Revox B22 (Unknown Years)
A CD player from Revox's Emotion Series featuring bitstream digital conversion and differential mode output.
Overview
The Revox B22 is a compact disc player released as part of Revox’s Emotion Series. It was marketed under variations of the name including "Revox B22 CD Speler - Emotion Serie" and "REVOX B22 MKIII," with some listings referencing Studer Revox branding. The unit supports playback of standard audio CDs and incorporates a 1-bit bitstream digital-to-analog conversion system with 256x oversampling. It features both unbalanced analog audio output via RCA and a coaxial digital audio output, also on an RCA connector. While some sources categorize it as a CD/SACD player, the HiFiEngine manual confirms only CD playback capability, making CD the verified supported format.
Specifications
| Disc format | CD |
| Digital converter | Bitstream, 1 bit, 256 x oversampling |
| Analog Audio Output | Unbalanced, 1 system (RCA) |
| Digital Audio Output | Coaxial, 1 system (RCA) |
Design
Revox equipped the B22 Emotion CD player with bitstream technology in differential mode, emphasizing signal integrity and build quality. Specific construction details, circuit topology, or component layout are not documented in available sources.
Market
A used Revox B22 was listed for €375.00 on Marktplaats, indicating current collector interest. Service manuals are available for purchase or download, suggesting some level of ongoing support among enthusiasts. Listings for the model appear on eBay and HifiShark.
eBay Listings
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